(NAPSA)—Thereare an estimated 250 million cell phone sub- scribers in the United States. And while people ages 50 to 65 are just as likely as younger people to have cell phones, only 68 percent of those age 65 and older have them. As the nation’s largest mem- ber organization dedicated to helping people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives, AARPis using the powerofits nearly 40 million members to help make basic cell phone plans moreaccessible. By and large, older Americans are looking for flexible, competitively priced calling plans. These plans are offered by Consumer ae fd i 2am / # Cellular, the exclusive wireless Older Americans who use cell phones want calling plans that are flexible and affordable without long-term contracts. The relationship between the facturers, such as Motorola and provider to AARP members. two organizations was established after AARP challenged the telecom industry to develop cell phone plans that eliminate early-termina- tion fees, long-term contracts and mandatory binding arbitration. Consumer Cellular was selected as the AARP memberbenefit provider because it met AARP’s rigorous ser- vice and policy standards. “As the cost of daily living rises, AARP membersare paying greater attention to how they spend their money,” said AARP’s Adam Sohn. “Consumer Cellular appreciates the basic service needs of our members and understands that they consider obstacles, like early- Nokia, including basic, flip and camera phones; Transfer existing cell number; Hearing aid-compatible phones; Top-ranked customer support based in the U.S.; Risk-free satisfaction guarantee within the first 30 days or 30 minutes, whichever comesfirst. “Many mature adults don’t want to deal with the high monthly fees and long-term contracts associated with traditional mobile plans. With ConsumerCel- termination fees, when purchasing a wireless plan.” lular, AARP members and consumers across the country can enjoy wireless service with confidence through simple, low-cost phones and plans, without having No early-termination fees, no long-term contracts and no lular CEO. To learn more about the new customercontracts; e Free basic phone with purchase of a calling plan; add a sec- cellular service and have a free phone shippeddirectly to you,visit www.ConsumerCellular.com or call (888) 487-9221. AARP mem- Benefits of Consumer Cellular’s service include: mandatory binding arbitration in ond phone for just $10 and share monthly minutes; Phones from leading manu- to sign an intimidating contract,” says John Marick, Consumer Cel- plans or to sign up for affordable bers also qualify for additional benefits and discounts.
